Research Assistant
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Research Assistant
One of our clients is partnering with a leading AI research team on a large-scale supervised fine-tuning (SFT) initiative aimed at improving how advanced language models respond to real-world questions. We are seeking strong writers and critical thinkers to contribute as independent contractors on a flexible, project-based basis. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with excellent reasoning and communication skills who are interested in contributing to applied AI research while maintaining control over their schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Create realistic prompts that reflect how people naturally ask questions across general topics
- Review and edit AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, and usefulness
- Write high-quality human-authored responses to selected prompts
- Generate small variations of prompts to test nuanced differences in model behavior
- Evaluate responses across varying lengths, tones, and instructional styles
- Identify ambiguities, weaknesses, or failure cases in model outputs
Ideal Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate
- Strong written communication and critical thinking skills
- Ability to synthesize information clearly and accurately
- High attention to detail and comfort comparing similar written responses
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment
- Applicants from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Engagement Details
- Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule
- Expected commitment: approximately 10–40 hours per week
- Project-based engagement with potential for extension based on project needs
- Work performed on an independent contractor basis
Compensation & Contract Terms
$35–$45 per hour, based on experience and performance. Independent contractor classification.
Application Process
- Submit your resume
- Complete a brief background form
- Selected applicants will be invited to complete a short sample task
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Key skills/competency
- AI Research
- Supervised Fine-tuning (SFT)
- Language Models
- Prompt Engineering
- Content Review
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Data Evaluation
- Remote Work
- Time Management
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application with the company's ethos.
- Tailor your Research Assistant resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in research, writing, critical thinking, and any exposure to AI or language models, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase critical thinking and writing: Prepare to demonstrate your ability to analyze complex information, articulate ideas clearly, and identify nuances in written content during interviews and the sample task.
- Prepare for remote work discussions: Be ready to discuss your strategies for effective independent work, time management, and maintaining productivity in a fully remote, asynchronous environment.
- Ace the sample task: The short sample task is crucial; treat it as an opportunity to showcase your immediate value in prompt creation, AI response evaluation, and high-quality writing for the Research Assistant role.
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